The change from an at-large vote for town board members to a ward system would be “very unusual,” said Dustin Czarny, Onondaga County Board of Elections commissioner, a Democrat. Salina and Camillus both have had ward systems for years. Czarny said he can’t remember any effort to switch to a town ward system in atContinue reading “As Democrats gain in Syracuse suburbs, GOP wins chance to change one town’s elections – Syracuse.com”
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The Weekly Wonk: The Town of Geddes 2023
Welcome back to #WeeklyWonk. Each weekend I publish an article on a subject relating to elections in Onondaga County and New York State. Often these articles will have detailed stats to consume but sometimes they will be a recap of a prominent issue or on relevant election law. I am turning my eye to theContinue reading “The Weekly Wonk: The Town of Geddes 2023”
Onondaga County Board of Elections will use new voting system for future elections – CNY Central
“We felt that Clear Ballot was the right option for Onondaga county,” said Dustin Czarny, Onondaga County Democratic board of elections commissioner. “We were going to choose one of the four vendors, the old machines had run their course, and all vendors represented a large leap in technology for us but we felt the ClearContinue reading “Onondaga County Board of Elections will use new voting system for future elections – CNY Central”
New York State Board of Elections approves new voting machines – Newschannel 9
The machines used in Onondaga County will still require paper ballots, but it will allow for faster processing at the polls, according to the Elections Commissioner for Onondaga County, Dustin Czarny. Czarny said these new county machines are a 20-year leap in technology, and they will be ready to use for voting in the fall.Continue reading “New York State Board of Elections approves new voting machines – Newschannel 9”
Zoom with Czarny: Onondaga Town Candidates Justin Polly And Noelle Relles
This week I sit down with Justin Polly & Noelle Clarry Relles Candidates for for Town of Onondaga Town Board about their campaigns. They also talk about how the Town of Onondaga Democrats are trying to bring competition and diversity to this purple town. I also talk briefly about the indictments of former President TrumpContinue reading “Zoom with Czarny: Onondaga Town Candidates Justin Polly And Noelle Relles”
Commissioner in a Car: New Machine Certification tomorrow
Today starts New Machine Month at the Onondaga County Board of Elections. I talk today about the beginning of our hopeful change over to a new voting system, the path to certification of new voting systems at the NYS Board of Elections. Check in weekly for our progress. Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for all content andContinue reading “Commissioner in a Car: New Machine Certification tomorrow”
The Weekly Wonk: Party Switches and New Registrations in Onondaga County
Welcome back to the #WeeklyWonk. Each weekend I release an article on a subject relating to elections in Onondaga County and New York State. Often these articles will have detailed stats to consume but sometimes they will be a recap of a prominent issue or on relevant election law. I am turning my eye toContinue reading “The Weekly Wonk: Party Switches and New Registrations in Onondaga County”
Zoom with Czarny: Manlius Democrats Town Slate
This week I sit down with the Town of Manlius Democratic Town slate. We talk about what its like to flip a red town to blue, and hold it. Give them a follow here: Manlius Democrats https://www.facebook.com/ManliusDems Twitter:@ManliusDems Candidates 2023 Prerna Deer Twitter: @prerna_quincy John Deer, Manlius Town Supervisor https://www.facebook.com/DeerForManlius Twitter: @John_T_Deer Re-elect Heather WatersContinue reading “Zoom with Czarny: Manlius Democrats Town Slate”
Commissioner in a Car: Recap of EAC trip from last week
I talked about my trip last week to represent New York in the local leadership council for the Elections Assistance Commission. It was a good trip with a lot of learning from the brightest election minds in the United States as well as the history of the EAC and the many ways they help votersContinue reading “Commissioner in a Car: Recap of EAC trip from last week”
The Weekly Wonk: Election Day, Affidavit, and Turnout in the June 2023 Primary
Welcome back to #WeeklyWonk. Each weekend I publish an article on a subject relating to elections in Onondaga County and New York State. Often these articles will have detailed stats to consume but sometimes they will be a recap of a prominent issue or on relevant election law. I am turning my eye to theContinue reading “The Weekly Wonk: Election Day, Affidavit, and Turnout in the June 2023 Primary”
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